After a distinguished performing career, virtuoso violinist Jascha Heifetz accepted an appointment as professor of music at UCLA. Asked what had prompted his change of career, Heifetz […]
Most pastors I know have, at some time, dreamed of reaching thousands for Christ. It’s a noble dream. After all, as Christians, we want to see everyone […]
If it wasn’t for curriculum published by Christian publishing companies, much of the teaching done in the church (other than that of the preacher and a few […]
If you want to be a good shepherd of God’s flock, just do what He asks of you. That’s a little simplistic, isn’t it? It’s been my […]
Journalism has changed a lot since the days I was reporting and editing for a chain of newspapers in the Phoenix metropolitan area. What’s the biggest change? […]
The Chief Executive Officer of a company had made a terrible blunder. It wasn’t his first, and this time he knew it would likely cost him his […]
One of the things I find bewildering is how popular a sermon and conference topic is the subject of “greatness” among so many church leaders. A very […]
When I was a teenager, a pastor once told me, “There’s always someone watching your life.” That reminds me of a story about a pastor who was […]
We talk (a LOT) about God giving us a vision, but then look at some of the things we do with it … … we tweak it […]
The most treasured asset among those hungry to be “leaders” isn’t title, position, or power. It’s influence. Why a person wants influence in the lives of others, […]